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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

HUGu WHrrELL who died few
days ago at Alameda, Cal, at tho age
of II years, erected his own monument
some years ago. 1t is splendid marble
shalt, bearing his name and the dates
of his birth and death, and this epitaph:
"He travelled over the first railway ever
built in England, and crossed. the
Atlantic in the first steamship that ever
plowed the ocean. He explored many
lands. and died in the fullness of the
faith. Amen "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Besides Dakota, the next congress
will doubtless be called upon to con-
slider the claims of both Montana and
Washington territories for admission to
the ssterhood OF states. The former
now has population sufficient to
entitle it to admission, aud in all other
respe IS it is well equipped to become Il
state. Washington may still be some
what short of population. though it
cannot be much, and is certain 10 have
the required number OF people before the
next congress shall have ceased 10 exist.
Both of these great territories are max
ing splendid progress, and along with
Dakota and Utah should occupy a place
in the galaxy OF states before the couu-
try celebrates in 1892 the four
hundredth anniversary of the discovery
OF America b, Columbus.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04
FASHIONS F0n LITTLE 70

Little folks are well dressed when
they wear their best apparel with
entire unconsciousness Of its cost or
effect; when their hats and bonnets
are selected with reference, not only
to their becomingness, but with a
proper consideration Of their suitability
for the season; when their clothes are
youthful and sensible in shape, and
simply, but prett.ly trimmed; when
they are provided with aprons which
protect their dresses, without detract-
ing from the daintiness of their tot
lettes; when the materials chosen for
their general attire are not too fine in
texture, nor too perishable in color, TO
permit of the enjoyment of all healthy
sports; when their clothing is regulated
SO that undue weight is not thrown
upon muscles that were never intended
to bear il.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04
A Fair Ornithologist.

young lady, whose home is in
Grand Isle. La, has been max ne a
collection Of the bright -plumagcd birds
found on the island. whose habitat, be-
yOnd question, is somewhere in the
tropics. The theory is that these BIRDS
have been blown out into the Gulf
during the prevalence of gales and
waited upon the Louisiana shore. Ii
is doubtful if SO beautiful collection
of birds could be made at any other
point in the country than that of which
we speak. A boy containing fourteen
specimens which we're trapped and
prepared for mounting by this young
lady, revealed when opened most
gorgeous spectacle. the color ranging
from the brightest scarlet-beside
which that OF the cardinal or red bird
seems quite dull-down TO the palest
of pinks and blues. Some of the
specm mines were OF the lovliest shade
of yellow-one Of them plumaged in
black and yellow akin to tho oriole.
Grand Isle presents splendid field for
amateur ornilhologists and collectors -
Ne,p Orleans Times Democrat.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04
MICA

Mr.. Powderly's statement before the
general assembly of the Knights of
Labor that 1.-THE abolition of the assist
ance fund will take the premium from
strikes. " and his very sensible sug
gestion that 1.-THE laboring men will
now have very grave reasons before
they VIII walk out, knowing that they
can expect no financial aid from the
organization a. whole. make very
grave charge against the strikers of the
past two years. There can be no doubt
that many % the strikes would have
been settled much more promptly than
they were. if the strikers had not been
assured OF financial support pending
the strikes and it is not saying too
much to say that quite As many of the
strikes would not have taken place at
all, had it not been for the assistance
fund The charge is a grave one yet
there is every reason to believe that
there is too much truth in IT,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Corduroy IN ali eolors appears to be
very extensively used In the trimming
Of outdoor costumes.
Long waists, short skirts and fun
blouse fronts are the features in little
girls frocks.
Many of the new open house jack IS
are worn above loose vests made OF
Spanish net.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

SIR MoRELL MACKENZIE, the emil
nent English surgeon who has been
knighted by Queen Victoria, is to re-
ceive an important decoration from the
German emperor and the title of i'm
perial court surgeon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

The widow OF Eztkiel Webster. an
elder brother of Daniel Webster, was
born with the century, but she reads
all the current literature, hears well,
and convcrses with great intelligence
on the current topics Of the day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

HERR PALIK. well-known Hu nga-
rian animal painter whose portraits
of dogs and horses commanded high
prices among the Hungarian aristoc-
racy, has suddenly discovered that he
is the possessor OF an unusually fine
tenor voice, and will soon make his
debut on the Berlin stage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04
HENRY ARTHUR JONES. of England

HENRY ARTHUR JONEs. of England,
who has long been recognized as an
earnest worker in the higher ranks of
the drama, has arranged to devote q
part of the present season to delivering
lectures on the English drama and
stage in the leading cites of Great
Britain. HIS first lecture will be dc =
liyered at Bradford, Yorkshire.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04
PROF. L. c. PIcKERINa. director Of

PROF +. c. PICKERING. director of
Harvard observatory, and Mr.. w. II.
Pickering, his assistant who has
charge of the special astrono mical
work now in progress in Colorado. ha We
returned from that region, where they
have been making Investigations pre-
liminary to the establishment Of a
mountain observatory there as an
adjunct of tho Cambridge institution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Mr. BEREsFoRp HOPE has received
cordial letter OF congratulation on his
returning health from the archbishop
of Canterbury. the bishops of Carlisle,
Litchfeld, and ST. Adams, Lord Gran
brook. Lord Cross. Lord John Manners,
Mr.. Goschen. and Mr. w. H. Smith.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

Mr.. WALLER, United States consul
general in London, has postponed his
trip homo to New London until next
month
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

ACCORDING 10 The NeU York World
Gen. Sheridan clocks younger and
happier than he has for some years
past
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

NJ. Robert FLEURY, the Belgian
artist, is 50 years old, but still Yields
his brushes, and last year exhibited
portrait of his son at the Paris salon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

A clock recently patented in France
is in imitation OF tambourine, on the
parchment head Of which is painted 4
circle Of flowers, core ponding to the
hour figures OF ordinary d.als. On ex-
animation two bees, one large and the
other small, are discovered crawling
among the flowers The small bee
runs rapidly from one flower to another
completing the circle in an hour, while
the large one takes twelve hours to
complete the circle The parchment
is unbroken, and the bees simply laid
upon it, but two magnets connected
with the clock inside the tambourine
move just under, and the insects which
are of iron, follow them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

1t is said that the duke of Marlbor-
ough has large amount of money in
vested in American securities.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

BANK WINTERS, who wrote white
Wings" is said to have made fortune
out of that tiresome song.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

ONE of Gen. y b. Forests favorite
orders is said to have been: Forward,
boys and mix with EN-.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

SAM JONES. the revivalist. has de-
cided to make Washington his perma-
nent abiding-placc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

THE Volunteer made the run from
Boston to New York in torty-iive hours.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04
THE Pars exhibition opens about tho
middle of next year.

THERE are three thousand Portuguese
i'm Providence, X. /.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

IL is rumored that General Master
Powderly, ex-Gov. st. John Of Kansas,
Henry George, DR. McGlynn and Gen.
Clinton Is. Fisk of New Jersey, have
written letters to the Missouri delegates
TO the national prohibition central com
mittee regarding a union of the prohi-
bition and labor parties in the next
campaign. 1t is reported that Gen.
Fisk has been sele ted as the consoli
dated parties candidate for president,
and +. V. Powderly a. the vice-presi-
Dental candidate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

JAMES Russell LOWELL will visit this
country about the lst of November.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

The business of Savannah has fallen
of $1,000. 900 the past year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

VIGNAUx has rheumatism in his arms
and is not pla ying billiard matches
nowadays.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

PREMIER CRIspI, OF Italy. was a
private in Garibaldrs GLORIOUS thou
sand "
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

SENATOR HEARsT's income is $50 900
a month. lie is worth Sl5, 600, 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

SALMON are making their appearance
in large numbers up in Oregon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

The candy-makers of San Francisco
are striking for better wages.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

HARVARD college has received in
gifts during the past five months 49,
900 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

The American exhibition in London
closed October 81. after viii date
Buffalo Bill and his Wild West show.
the man and the feature that have
prevented the exhibition from failing
completely wont to Birmingham and
theme will 90 to Manchester. The
close of the exhibition was arked by
a meeting OF prominent Americans and
Englishmen to discuss the question of
international arbitration the conspicu-
Gus Englishmen who were attendance
being Cardinal Manning. Gen. Lord
Wolseley, the Marquis of Bristol, John
Bright and tie Earl of Derby.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-11-04

The distinguishing feature Of chill
dren'S costumes this season is simple
ity, recommendation being consid-
cred in bad taste. 4 stylish dress for
a little girl is represented in our en-
craving, the material employed being
plaid gingham. flannel or serge. This
may be varied by using plain or plaid
ed WOODEN goods with braiding or vel
vet bands for trimming. For home
dresses prints and cambrics are pretty
made UP in this stNle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-13
The Doctors on an Out.

NIAGARA FALLS, September 1.-THE
excursion given by the American
doctors to the foreign delegates to the
medical congress reached here at $50
p. m. They will be conveyed to all
points of interest tomorrow. The
foreigners agree in the opinion that the
fruits OF the medical congress, from a
scientific point of view, are invaluable.
They express their high appreciation Cf
the social attention paid them by the
Americans, and become emphatic in
respect to the royal good-tellowship of
the American doctors.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-13
No Conceit in This.

PARIS, September 12.-Figaro pub
fishes letter written by Prince Ferd-
inand expressing delight at his recep-
ton in Bulgaria. The Prince says he
believes the people of the country are
thoroughly attached to him. He COM
plains of the opposition of the three
great powers, and regards their war
against him as unjust. He hopes to
rescue Bulgaria from the crisis in which
she is placed and is resolved to do his
duty whatever happens.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-13
BRIEF TELEGRApHIC NEWS.
Powder1y's Palaver.

CHICAGO. September II. a Times
special from Scranton. Pa, says: GEN
eral Master Workman Powderly, in an
interview, said that his next annual
message will advocate government
ownership of telegraph and railroad
lines and the establishment of postal
savings banks. A bill will be prepared
Dy him to carry these suggestions into
effect, and they will be submitted by the
general assembly for its approval.
Should the assembly approve these
measures, they Will be introduced in
Congress and be backed by the full
strength of the Knights of Labor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-13

corresponding low rate will be made from all inter
mediate points Tickets be ordered the Salt Lake
Office or from the nearest coupon Office, as above.
These tickets will be sale September o. o. "a and 25
good going until September g. and good returning unit
October B. or by application to the joint agent of the St
Louis terminal lines at the Exposition Buildings in that city
before October extension will be given to October 81
without additional cost.
The rates quoted above either Council Bluffs or
Denver and Kansas City.
Further arrangements concerning these excursions Will be
announced later G. A. R. Posts kindred military organiza
ions or bands desiring travel body can arrange for
pecla cars Pullman or day coaches by application to the
Salt Lake Office.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-13
In Brief. And To The Point.

Dyspepsia is dreadful. Disordered
liver is misery. Indigestion is foe to
good nature.
The human digestive apparatus is one
of the most complicated and wonderful
things in existence. 1t is easy put out
of order.
Greasy food, tough food, sloppy food,
bad cookery, mental worry, late hours,
irregular habits, and many other things
which ought not to be, have made the
American people a nation of dyspeptics.
But Green's August Flower has done
wonderful work in reforming this sad
business and making the American peo-
pie SO healthy that they can enjoy their
meals and be happy,
Remembers No happiness without
health. But Green's August Flower
brings health and happiness to the dys-
peptic. Ask your druggist for bottle.
SeVenty-fve cents. I
A NASAL INJECTOR free with each
bottle of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy.
Price 50 cents. For sale at A. C. Smith
& Co. g Drug Store. Is
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-13
Any Small Boy, With a Stick.

can kill a tiger-if the tiger happens to
be found when a little cub. So con-
sumption, that deadliest and most
feared of diseases, in this country, can
assuredly be conquered and destroyed
if DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis.
covery" be employed early. b
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-13
The Cry in the night

LONDON, September pa French
smack reports the loss of vessel with
fifty hands in the English channel.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-13
MISCELLANEOUs.


The Twenty First Annual Reunion the Grand Army of
the Republic will be held in ST. Louis Mo- the last week in
September. -.s
The Union Pacific Railway will sell round trip tickets
through to St Louis and the following rates from the
following Stations:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-01
Oh, Bold is The Frost.

Oh, bold Is the frost that comes nipping and
nipping
And painting the woodland over,
Till the woods are ablaze in the soft autumn
That hangs DER the distant cover
And the thin, crispy air to the meadow so
Clings with the strength of a lover.
Oh, bold is the frost that comes tipping and
tipping
His goblet of gems DER the trees.
Till the acorns fall down from the oaks lofty
At every caress of the breeze.
And the woodland perfume and the grapes
purple bloom
The world-weary senses appease.
Oh. bold is the frost that comes slipping and
slipping
The breath of the summer away,
And kills in its strife that the springtime gave
In the tender sunshine of May;
And it frights the wild-bee III hollow old
tree,
And fills every heart with dismay
Oh, bold is the frost that comes dipping and
dipping
It's hands in each river and rill,
Till it stops their bright smiles and frolic-
some wiles
And bids their blue wavelets lie still,
Then it trails its fierce hands DER the innocent
lands
And withers thesvalley and Hill.
Oh, bold is the frost that comes gripping and
gripping
With fingers so bitter and cold.
Oh, help those, good Lord, when the frost is
Who have neither labor nor gold
For the rich in their stealth they garner their
With grimness that can not be told.
Elizabeth Baker Bohan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-01
Plenty of Money.

Ever since Hon. James w. Hyatt, Of
Norwalk, was appointed treasurer of
the United States he has no end of
applications for positions in his de-
partment. Quite a number of Nor
walk gentlemen have limited to him
that they would be willing to remove
to Washington but at this writing the
statiOn-agent has not reported any
great increase in the sale of tickets for
that city. During his recent visit to
Norwalk Treasurer Hyatt happened
to get caught alone with one of the
most persistent office-seekers he had
yet run across. The conversation was
slowly but surely getting around to the
subject nearest the applicants heart,
when the treasurer rather abruptly
turned to him and said:
MIR. Brown, how would you like to
90 into something new, where there is
plenty of money!"
Mr.. Brown could hardly believe his
senses. His eyes fairly glstened as he
hitched his chair nearer the treasurer's
and signifed his readiness to go into
anything where there was money. Mr..
Hyatt crossed one leg over the other,
took his glasses from his nose and
twirled them carelessly around the
forefnger of his right hand, and then
he leaned over toward Mr.. Brown and
said, in confidential sort of way:
you come to Washington with me,
and"
Eyes, Mr.. Hyatt, I'll go anywhere
with you"
you come to Washington with me. !"
repeated Mr.. Hyatt, ''and I'll let you
90 into the treasury vaults where
millions of dollars are stored.
"Oh! ali! yes, Mr.. Hyatt. Good
joke. Mighty good joke, Mr.. Hyatt.
Good night. Confound you, sir, good
night?" And the disappointed Office
seeker was gone.
Then Mr.. Hyatt turned YEARLY to
the books of his horse railway COM
pany to see how many bushels of oats
Billy Mullen had fed the horses since
June /. -NorUaLk Hour.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-01
The Handsomest Widow.

Doubtless the handsomest widow in
Boston is Mrs. Henry ?. Kidder, who,
| suppose, is also one of the richest,
as she had quite a fair property
before marrying the rich banker. Mrs.
Kidder, who was one of the we'll
known family of Huidekopers OF
Meadville, Pennsylvania, had but a
short married life, which, while it
lasted. was singularly happy aud
united one, Notwithstanding the dis
parity in age, Mr.. Kidder being more
than thirty years older than herself.
She made quite a sensation during the
two winters in which she appeared in
Boston society, her great beauty, her
bright talk, her fine jewels and toilets
being all greatly admired. She wore
some of the most brilliant diamonds
ever seen in Boston, the wedding gift
of her husband. Her style of beauty
is a rare one. Her skin is wonderful
iy fair and colorless as marble almost,
and eyes and hair dark. while her
features are exquisitly chiseled. LIZ
evening dress she is particularly daz-
cling, for her neck and arms are ex-
beautifully nodded. She is of medium
stature, with figure of fine proper
tions.- Boston Letter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-01

selected BY the Governor OF that State
to command troop of 200 representa-
tive men of the ''Old Dominion to act
as body-guard to General Lafayette
during the time he stayed in Virginia
on his memorable visit to the United
States, in April, 1925.
A sensational preacher has devel-
oped in the upper end of Clark county,
Indiana, called Weeping joe" Some
nights ago his congregation dwindled.
and then he announced something
new. The next night big congrega-
ton gathered. When all were in he
pulled off his coat, turned series of
handsprings from the pulpit to the
door, and then quietly proceeded with
his sermon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-01

A young housekeeper was exhibiting
to New York Mail and Express in
vestigator handsomely decorated
plate which leaned against a neat easel
on the mantel of her pretty drawing
room.
Beautiful"
"Guess where it came from?'
France, perhaps"
mo. l bought the plate down
town and decorated it myself"
"An excellent idea! You can now
have as handsome dinner set as there
is in New York at mere trifiing cost.
That shows what you know about
it, interposed the husband of thesfai
artist with just a trace of sadness in
his tones.
81 don't see why you say so, john"
retorted the latter.
Lets figure the cost. | probably
have kept closer watch upon that de-
partment of the business than you have
done"
"Well, begin"
SIN the first place, the plate itself
cost you So"
Il know" retorted the artist, with
an air of triumph; ''but you can't get
a decorated plate like that for less
than S."
That may be SO" continued the
husband cruelty.
Next you bought about an ounce
of liquid gold, which cost 1915. You
used about half that amount"
mot all on that plate, John. You
know | spilled about as much as 1
used"
81 know you did, my dear, and you
ruined about So worth of carpet with
the stuff; but l didn't intend to reckon
that in the table. Then you bought a
book of instruction which cost $2 so
more. And you took six lessons on
the design you painted at 81 lesson.
If you paint any more plates you will
have to take more lessons. Isn't that
SOP"
Eyes, but | will need only one or
two on each plate from this time on"
81 haven't mentioned the paints and
brushes you bought. They cost $40
more, but will probably answer for
some time to come in your future work.
I've not finished yet. 1t cost 81 to have
the plate fired. Now, let's see what
the cost is:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-01

THAT is just shameful, John, You
know my next work won't cost me
nearly so much.
We'll see about that" continued
her husband. 'sYour plate will cost
IS; gold (barring accidents), say 81;
lessons, So; paint, say 81; and firing,
81. That makes SIS. Pretty high price
to pay for SIS plate, ehP This doesn't
include the expense of a headache, and
loss of temper which painting always
produces in you. Neither does it take
in the amount of vexation your illness
always causes me. No, my friend"
added the husband, in conclusion, as
he turned to the Investigator. 81 find
it cheaper to buy my china. l am
afraid a whole dinner-set would leave
me nothing to buy food to dine on"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-12-01
Contrary to the popular impression.

Contrary to the popular impression.
there is no statutory provision for the
execution of criminals on Friday. It
seems that in very early times in the
history of English Jurisprudence it be-
came common practice in selecting
day for the execution of criminals to
choose Friday. This practice was
transplanted to the American colonies,
and has been continued until this day.
It was probably originally founded on
the superstition that Friday was an I'M
lucky day.
John Buckley, of Meriden, Conn,
caught a swapping turtle and took it
to the central telephone office, where
he purposed killing it with electricity.
He let the turtle snap at one end OF
wire, put another wire beneath its
shell, and turned on the full strength
of the current He AYERS that he
s.heard the current go through it,
making a noise like a small planning
machine, " and he left the turtle for
dead. The next morning he found the
turtle walking around and swapping at
wires, as though it wanted another
taste of the current.